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Infinity pool overlooking the sea with palm trees next to sun loungers.
Luxury beach cabanas overlooking the sea, equipped with comfortable seating and canopy beds.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view under a sunshade.
Pool area with tables, umbrellas, palm trees, and sea view under a blue sky.
View of a marina with yacht harbor, cliffs, and floating docks on a clear day.
Beach hotel with sun loungers, palm trees, and a view of the blue sea under clear skies.
Multi-story hotel near the coast with palm trees and a mountain in the background.
Infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the blue ocean and sky.
Person doing yoga in a pool overlooking the sea at sunset.
Luxurious outdoor loungers under a canopy with views of palm trees and blue sky.
Hot tub on terrace overlooking sea and hills under clear blue sky
Open terrace with wicker chairs and sofas overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Modern lounge with seating and sea view on a hotel terrace in bright sunlight.
Sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas overlooking the sea under clear skies.
Elegant restaurant with beautifully set tables, wooden ceiling, and industrial design wall art.
Modern restaurant with sea view and palm trees, warm lighting, and set tables.
Elegant dining room with wooden table and sea view through large windows
Modern lounge restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and ocean view.
Modern hotel bar with stylish seating and an elegant buffet area.
A museum displays antique machines and artworks in a yellow-lit room.
Terrace with seating, tables, and sunshade by the sea with palm trees.
Beach umbrellas and loungers by the sea with palm trees under a clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed and balcony with daylight
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through glass doors.
Hotel room with double bed, armchair, and sea view through large glass door with terrace.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with seating area, large window, and cozy bedroom.
Modern hotel room with sofa, dining table, and kitchenette in soft tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with seating area, TV, and view into the bathroom.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view in daylight.
Modern living room with sofa, coffee table, and view of dining area and kitchen.
Modern hotel balcony with small pool and open bedroom featuring sea view.
Private hot tub on wooden deck overlooking forested hills and sea
Modern gym with treadmills and panoramic window overlooking rocks and nature.
Adjustable weight bench with dumbbells on the floor against beige wall.
Modern fitness equipment in a hotel gym with wooden flooring and subdued lighting.
Game room with billiard table and ping pong table on wooden floor in modern room.
A softly lit wellness area with candles and the SACCHARUM SPA sign on the wall.
Modern indoor pool with blue tiles, wood paneling, and green plants
Woman meditates in swimwear by calm hotel pool with green plants and wood decor.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall and two round lounge chairs with cushions.
Three people enjoy a relaxing massage in a dark, stylish spa room.
Modern hotel room with large bed, indirect lighting, and decorative wall curtains.
Two people sit in a cozy interior with large windows overlooking tropical plants.
Modern indoor pool with warm lighting and relaxing ambiance in a hotel.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Calheta

Saccharum *****

FNC154
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Air conditioning
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Location

Just 20 m from Calheta Marina, the modern hotel blends perfectly into the landscape between mountains and sea. A special feature of the hotel is its walking distance to the golden sandy beach of Calheta (approx. 500m away). The town is about a 10-minute walk away. Funchal Airport is approximately 50 km away.
View of a marina with yacht harbor, cliffs, and floating docks on a clear day.
Beach hotel with sun loungers, palm trees, and a view of the blue sea under clear skies.
Multi-story hotel near the coast with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

Facilities

Infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the blue ocean and sky.
Person doing yoga in a pool overlooking the sea at sunset.
Luxurious outdoor loungers under a canopy with views of palm trees and blue sky.
Hot tub on terrace overlooking sea and hills under clear blue sky
Open terrace with wicker chairs and sofas overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Modern lounge with seating and sea view on a hotel terrace in bright sunlight.
Sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas overlooking the sea under clear skies.
Elegant restaurant with beautifully set tables, wooden ceiling, and industrial design wall art.
Modern restaurant with sea view and palm trees, warm lighting, and set tables.
Elegant dining room with wooden table and sea view through large windows
Modern lounge restaurant with wooden furniture, large windows, and ocean view.
Modern hotel bar with stylish seating and an elegant buffet area.
A museum displays antique machines and artworks in a yellow-lit room.
Terrace with seating, tables, and sunshade by the sea with palm trees.
Beach umbrellas and loungers by the sea with palm trees under a clear sky.
The luxurious 5-star hotel, whose name and furnishings evoke the golden age of sugar cane production, is very modern and equipped with natural materials. It has a total of 243 rooms and suites, a large lobby with a reception, conference rooms, an indoor pool (on the 8th floor), a private lounge (for guests of the Saccharum Premium Experience Suite and SPE Sea View Double Room), 5 bars, a buffet restaurant ('Engenho') and two à la carte restaurants ('Alambique' and 'Trapiche'). Outdoors, there is a spectacular infinity pool (sun loungers and umbrellas are available for a fee) with breathtaking sea views, as well as a separate children's pool. On the 2nd floor, a second pool (adults only, free loungers) is available. The hotel also houses the Sugar Cane Museum (gallery).

Accommodation

Double Room with Side Sea View

The Double Rooms with Side Sea View (approx. 32 sqm) are spacious and modernly furnished, featuring a bathroom with shower/WC, air conditioning, telephone, TV, minibar (for a fee), safe (free of charge), bathrobe, slippers, coffee/tea maker, and a balcony with side sea view (DMS). Also available as Double Room with Side Sea View Type A (AMS/XES) and for single use (DES) (different prices and availability, no difference in amenities). Double Rooms with Sea View (DM) and Double Rooms with Sea View Type A (DMA) are bookable at an additional charge (different prices and availability, no difference in amenities). Also bookable as Double Room with Sea View for single use (DEM, AME).

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed and balcony with daylight
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through glass doors.
Hotel room with double bed, armchair, and sea view through large glass door with terrace.

Double Room Sea View Type I

The Double Rooms Sea View Type I have the same amenities as the Double Rooms Sea View, but are only bookable with breakfast (DMI). Also bookable for single occupancy (EMI).
Also bookable as Double Room Side Sea View with Breakfast (DIS).

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed and balcony with daylight
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through glass doors.

SPE Double Room Sea View

The SPE Double Rooms Sea View (2PM) are equipped like the Double Rooms Sea View, but are located on higher floors and additionally offer the Savoy Premium Experience Service (more information under the 'Seasonal Information' section).

Suite

The Suites have the same amenities as the Double Rooms, are significantly larger (40 sqm) and feature a living area with kitchenette, a separate bedroom (separated by a curtain or door), and a balcony with atrium view (S2). Side sea view (MS2) or direct sea view (S2M) available at an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with seating area, large window, and cozy bedroom.
Modern hotel room with sofa, dining table, and kitchenette in soft tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with seating area, TV, and view into the bathroom.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view in daylight.
Modern living room with sofa, coffee table, and view of dining area and kitchen.
Modern hotel balcony with small pool and open bedroom featuring sea view.
Private hot tub on wooden deck overlooking forested hills and sea

SPE Pool Suite Sea View

The SPE Pool Suites Sea View (approx. 80 sqm) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms, but are more spacious, feature 2 balconies (one with a small pool), a hydromassage bathtub and shower. Additionally, the Savoy Premium Experience Service is included (more information under 'Seasonal Information') (PS2). These rooms are only bookable for adult guests and children aged 6 and over. Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no dedicated swimming supervision. If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Meals

HP/VP

Breakfast and dinner served buffet style.
With full board (VP), lunch is served at the Trapiche Restaurant (à la carte).
A discount is offered if you wish to dine in an à la carte restaurant (unlimited possible, but requires advance reservation).
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Dine Around available for Half Board and Full Board guests at all hotels of the Savoy Signature Group (Royal Savoy, NEXT, Savoy Palace, Calheta Beach): with advance reservation, lunch or dinner can be enjoyed in the various hotel restaurants (credit applied to final bill).

Sports included

Fitness studio. Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Pilates, Meditation, Aqua aerobics

Sports for a fee

Squash, table tennis, billiards and games room.

Wellness

For a fee: Spa area (from 16 years old) with sauna, small pool, steam bath, whirlpool, ice showers, sensory showers, Vichy showers, indoor pool and relaxation zone with waterbeds. Treatments can be booked on site.
Entry to the spa is included for guests of SPE Double Rooms Sea View and SPE Pool Suite Sea View, as well as for guests of other room categories when booking a treatment.
A softly lit wellness area with candles and the SACCHARUM SPA sign on the wall.
Modern indoor pool with blue tiles, wood paneling, and green plants
Woman meditates in swimwear by calm hotel pool with green plants and wood decor.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall and two round lounge chairs with cushions.
Three people enjoy a relaxing massage in a dark, stylish spa room.
Modern hotel room with large bed, indirect lighting, and decorative wall curtains.
Two people sit in a cozy interior with large windows overlooking tropical plants.
Modern indoor pool with warm lighting and relaxing ambiance in a hotel.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included).
Mineral water upon arrival in the room (included).
Daily bus shuttle to Funchal and back (for a fee).
Garage (subject to availability, for a fee).
Indoor pool on the 8th floor free of charge.

Hotel contact

Sàccharum
Avenida D. Manuel I
Vila Calheta, Madeira
Phone: (+351) 291 820 800
Fax: (+351) 291 820 801
E-mail: reservations.saccharum@savoysignature.com

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Sandy beach
  • Near the beach
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Notice

Please note: a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
Hiking Week (for those who enjoy hiking a bit more) can be booked additionally. Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
In the catalogue "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 on page 235.
In the catalogue "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2026 on page 235.
In the catalogue "High Class" 2026 on page 114.

Seasonal information

When booking SPE Double Rooms Sea View and SPE Pool Suite Sea View, the following Savoy Premium Experience Service is automatically included (changes are possible):
- Separate check-in in a reserved area with a welcome drink.
- 50% discount on the fee for the covered parking with direct access to the hotel.
- Premium amenities in the booked room/suite.
- "Bali beds" in the Calhau Beach Club.
- Free access to the Spa area.
- Exclusive access to The Club – Lounge on the top floor with impressive ocean views. Enjoy a private breakfast as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day: Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 11 AM. Drinks and snacks from 7:30 AM to 7 PM. Sandwiches, pastries from 4:30 PM to 6 PM.
- Exclusive access to the Premium Sundeck (Adults Only) with Bali beds, Jacuzzi, massage area, and refreshing aperitifs throughout the day.
- Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates/Aqua aerobics.
- Free daily transfer to Funchal (round trip).
- Free minibar service in the room with soft drinks and mineral water.
- Pillow menu.
- Unlimited calls to various destinations in Portugal, USA, Canada (landline and mobile); Spain, Germany, France, Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and Vatican, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Brazil (landline).
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On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening dress).

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 08:19